The Skiing Thread (Redux)

[UK Redsox]

Having said all that, despite all the rugby, cricket, mountain biking and skiing, my only major head injury occurred as a result of a quiz. I was pushed off a stool and suffered a concussion.

I am not, however, advocating that all quizzers should be helmeted.

[Lastfootstamper]

Who'd make it mandatory, though? Is there a ski police?

Tbf, usav isn't perhaps the immediate oddball he might seem. There's a world of difference between the rammed McDonald's ramps of European slopes and the wide open space of many in North America, where the only other person you might bump into all day is Ian Astbury.

[UK Redsox]

I’d say the lift operators. However, in France, they can’t even be arsed to make people fill all the seats on a chair.

Also, it could be made a requirement of insurance that helmets must be worn. If it was shown that a person wasn’t wearing a helmet, any claim would be invalid

[Bad English]

25% of head injuries on the slopes are caused by collisions. These represent 11% of all ski accidents. Source: my insurer.

Helmets* are strongly advised.

*EN 1077 standard.

[usav]

Well, I gave my helmet a test run at the local ski place last weekend and I have to say it was no different than wearing a hat.  Super light, comfortable and glad I now have one.   

Off to Whistler on Friday - can't wait!

[usav]

Just back from Whistler/Blackcomb.   If you were ever thinking of going, I will just say this: do it!

Fabulous place, snow was ridiculously good.   There is something for everyone and you won’t be disappointed in any aspect.

[UK Redsox]

Just back from Whistler/Blackcomb.   If you were ever thinking of going, I will just say this: do it!

Fabulous place, snow was ridiculously good.   There is something for everyone and you won’t be disappointed in any aspect.

Hopefully I'll make it there one day.

[UK Redsox]

I've been checking the La Plagne webcams every now and again.

It's surprisingly busy in the main village

https://en.la-plagne.com/discover/ski-area/webcams/colorado

[UK Redsox]

This morning in Plagne Centre

[UK Redsox]

Dave Ryding wins in Kitzbuhel

https://youtu.be/xYqaVDSimPg

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/winter-sports/60097540

[Bad English]

Avoriaz today. My mate Patrice took this. And shouted the obligatory 'Up the Villa!'

[Axl Rose]

Freddie Guilbert has bulked up!

[Bad English]

Ha!

[Jon Crofts]

Just booked a week in the French Alps for March 23.

[UK Redsox]

Just booked a week in the French Alps for March 23.

I opted out of our planned Jan 2023 trip. The price was way more than last time I went.
Poor value for money, so I’m putting the funds towards (hopefully) a longer trip to the USA that year.